My transformation: Going from the hospital to private practice

Ok, I'm going to take a stab at writing my transformation. I've had so many transformations in my life (mom, business owner, perimenopause, health changes, and more...) so it was hard to decide what to focus on.

But my most proud transformation that has made the biggest impact on my life and others', has been the transformation that happened from transitioning from working in the health care system to working directly with people 1 on 1.

The impact has been massive.

When I worked as a Registered Dietitian in a hospital setting (for 12 years) I had almost zero impact on people's lives.

I saw them 1 time usually, briefly for 10-15 minutes, and then never again unless they landed back in the hospital for usually the same thing.

This system is so broken.

These patients are there mostly for chronic conditions that are being managed through medications, procedures and surgeries.

The goal was always to get them stable enough, managed enough, to send home as quickly as possible.

There was NEVER any talk of root cause, healing from within, or natural solutions.

And, sadly, most of the patients weren't interested in hearing about it either.

They were there to get fixed. Cured. Medicated...

They weren't there to learn about a healthy diet and lifestyle that is sustainable and long term.

4 years ago I stepped away from the traditional medical system and started my own private practice.

I now help women in perimenopause lose weight, regain energy, and feel amazing in their own bodies again without diet culture, calorie counting, hours at the gym, or giving up their favorite foods.

I now work with women who are looking for change. Seeking out help. Open to doing something different.

And I form a relationship with them through our coaching sessions that is supportive and helps guide them on their journey.

The transformation is almost impossible to put into words.

The impact I now have on these women reaches beyond just them - it reaches their partners, their kids, their grandkids, friends, coworkers...

The changes that they are experiencing rubs off on the world around them.

My mission is to squash diet culture forever and bring to light the beauty of perimenopause because every women out there deserves to feel amazing in her own skin! ❤️❤️❤️

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